The Certified Welding Technician (CWT) Program currently has more than 355 certified welding technicians around the world. This program has grown to the point that it is viable for engineers and regulators to require IAGI certified welders on their job site. IAGI has been actively promoting the CWT Program to engineers and specifiers. Also, companies who enjoy CWTs have an IAGI brochure promoting their welders. Two additional programs, the CWT Program for Reinforced Materials and the Approved Installation Contractor Program are both finished. The first welders and companies should be announced at the GRI annual meetings.